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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,995 cc

Y317 KBTMOT history

Y317 KBT is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2022.

Y317 KBT green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2023
Mileage
118,358 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y317 KBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y317 KBT was last recorded at 118,358 miles on 4 Aug 2022, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Feb 2009: 66,702 miles, lower than 622,391 miles on 6 Feb 2008.
  • 22 Jun 2011: 67,288 miles, lower than 68,110 miles on 15 Feb 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,273 miles · 20 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
4,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,358 miles
  • 2021 – 114,088 miles
  • 2020 – 109,164 miles
  • 2019 – 106,143 miles
  • 2018 – 102,329 miles
  • 2017 – 95,759 miles
  • 2016 – 90,172 miles
  • 2015 – 84,123 miles
  • 2014 – 81,449 miles
  • 2013 – 78,592 miles
  • 2012 – 74,001 miles
  • 2011 – 67,288 miles
  • 2010 – 68,110 miles
  • 2009 – 66,702 miles
  • 2008 – 622,391 miles
  • 2007 – 54,396 miles
  • 2006 – 47,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,358 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,358 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,358 miles
    Test number
    570510155380
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail118,273 miles (+4,185)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,273 miles
    Test number
    444746285435
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position Opens automatically on its own (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil light

  3. Pass114,088 miles (+4,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,088 miles
    Test number
    471124602212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and devoid of tread on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass109,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    109,164 miles
    Test number
    758663170450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,164 miles (+3,021)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,164 miles
    Test number
    380695928602
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  6. Pass106,143 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,143 miles
    Test number
    357883154019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail106,143 miles (+3,814)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,143 miles
    Test number
    712318189602
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass102,329 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,329 miles
    Test number
    163981962265
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail102,329 miles (+6,570)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,329 miles
    Test number
    238426657180
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass95,759 miles (+5,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,759 miles
    Test number
    226812461176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass90,172 miles (+6,049)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,172 miles
    Test number
    670138794328
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to perish crack (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust down pipe sopport bracket corroded/broken
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass84,123 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,123 miles
    Test number
    556240785149
    • NotePark brake application uneven

  13. Fail84,123 miles (+2,674)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,123 miles
    Test number
    227017275405
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NotePark brake application uneven

  14. Pass81,449 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    81,449 miles
    Test number
    257591184499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,447 miles (+2,855)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,447 miles
    Test number
    695178474100
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass78,592 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,592 miles
    Test number
    897952783145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteSlight rubbing noise from rear of side inner hub assy

  17. Fail78,592 miles (+4,591)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,592 miles
    Test number
    398559373194
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteSlight rubbing noise from rear of side inner hub assy

  18. Pass74,001 miles (+6,713)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    74,001 miles
    Test number
    997965282197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,288 miles (-822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,288 miles
    Test number
    525003571132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass68,110 miles (+1,408)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,110 miles
    Test number
    882356140045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades splitting
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing uneven

  21. Pass66,702 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    66,702 miles
    Test number
    841357149013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail66,702 miles (-555,689)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,702 miles
    Test number
    824627749085
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass622,391 miles (+567,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    622,391 miles
    Test number
    804357138052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass54,396 miles (+6,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    54,396 miles
    Test number
    640766447059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass47,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    47,666 miles
    Test number
    663263656014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y317 KBT

Does Y317 KBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y317 KBT expired on 3 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y317 KBT?
The MOT on Y317 KBT expired on 3 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y317 KBT done?
Y317 KBT was recorded at 118,358 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2022, an average of 4,298 miles a year.
Has Y317 KBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y317 KBT has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y317 KBT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 16 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y317 KBT find?
Y317 KBT passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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